Environmental Coordinator - Richmond, TX

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Job Description

Environmental Coordinator -  Richmond TX

Position Description
The Environmental Coordinator reports to the Plant Manager and supports the Richmond TX Cotton Seed. While working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the Environmental Coordinator will support the plant operations teams in improving and maintaining the site’s environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The Environmental Coordinator also works closely with the EHS CoE (Environmental, Health & Safety Center of Excellence) for functional alignment, clarity, and support.

Position Responsibility
The responsibilities of the Environmental Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitor site activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, permits, and company requirements.
Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.
Prepare required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.
Participate in and lead, where appropriate, cross-functional initiatives to drive sustained, continuous improvements to achieve Annual Objectives ("Big Rocks")
Lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits and environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign, and track audit findings for completion.
Prepare appropriate permit applications and regulatory applicability analysis relating to air, land, water, and other environmental regulations and requirements.
Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone or in person as required for pre-application meetings or to resolve issues related to permit compliance.
Travel on occasion for meetings, and trainings.
Maintain and manage the site’s EMS including, but not limited to, policies, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.
Participate with the leadership to build the site strategy and deployment plans to achieve the defined “Big Rocks” by the regional leadership.
Track the local KPI’s defined by the site strategy to achieve the defined goals.

Position Requirements
BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management/Engineering or related program.
3+ years of experience working in a similar role in a continuous manufacturing, industrial environment is preferred.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.
Demonstratable ability to work within a team-based, cross-functional work environment.
Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Willingness to work flexible hours outside of normal day-shift business hours to support plant operations (i.e., training, inspections, etc.).
Willingness to be a point of contact for after-hour emergencies when required.
Demonstratable proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with TCEQ, EPA, or other applicable state/local environmental regulatory agencies.
Experience with environmental permits and programs applicable to industrial manufacturing facilities.
Experience with environmental management systems, compliance auditing, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective-action management.
Experience with environmental compliance software and data-management systems.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required.
Professional certifications or training in environmental compliance, auditing, hazardous materials, stormwater, wastewater, or related disciplines.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb stairs, perform lifting (Up to 50 lbs), sit or stand for extended periods, work at heights, bend, kneel, and be respirator-qualified.
This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions including an office environment, indoors/outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions (hot/cold/inclement weather) as well as physical demands including walking long distances, standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, performing work at heights, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when required.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$52,200 - $87,000